Q & A: Where is the Gallery located? Hallet Oak Gallery is located across from the Lavaca County Courthouse, Downtown Hallettsville.
When did Hallet Oak Gallery form? 2015.
When did Hallet Oak Gallery become a non-profit? 2016.
Is Hallet Oak Gallery a public charity? Yes.
Why did we become a non-profit? To expand to serve the community.
What is Hallet Oak Gallery’s parent name? Hallet Oak Foundation
What DBA’s does Hallet Oak Foundation use: Hallet Oak Gallery and Friends of Hallettsivlle Downtown Revitalization.
What is the difference between Hallet Oak Gallery and Friends of Hallettsville Downtown Revitalization? FHDR projects are mostly outside the Gallery building and focus on community beautification and public artworks.
What year was the historic building built? 1890.
Who owns the building? Dr. Betty J. Edwards.
What does the owner think of Hallet Oak Gallery? Our lease is perpetual. Dr. Betty J. Edwards is on the Hallet Oak Foundation Board.
Who sponsors and supports this? Individuals, Small businesses, City of Hallettsville, Texas Commission of the Arts, and Dr. Betty J. Edwards.
What programs would you like to add to the Gallery: St. Nicolas Day, Day of the Dead, Cinco de Mayo, Chinese New Year, International festivals working with schools, adding learning programs, and improvements for students with disabilities.
Why would the public visit the Gallery?
Hallet Oak Gallery has an intimate atmosphere! The Gallery offers opportunities to meet other creative persons: musicians, authors, artists. There is free parking, free internet, free events and refreshments! We offer books, supplies, video – all free to view on site. We have art for sale, donated vintage jewelry to offer, art kits to buy.
What is new at the Gallery?
We now have scavenger hunts for all ages – we give away free prizes on completion of hunt. We are reaching out to senior citizen centers and schools to attend our many free events. The Gallery is focusing on student exhibits.
What are the Gallery’s main programs? Hallet Oak Foundation supports six programs within the Gallery:
1) One Stop Art Center
Family-friendly, a place downtown to see and experience art:
Open Daily: 11 AM to 3 PM Monday – Saturday. Free entry.
Experience scavenger hunts, art projects, books, piano, and more!
2) Free Exhibits
Free spotlight reception openings:
Features established and emerging artists, including students.
3) Outreach Programs
Includes nominal entry fees for learning:
Music Night – 6 times a year, depending on funding.
Sip & Paint – 4 times a year.
Lunch & Learns – 3 times a year, depending on funding.
June Photography Workshops & Walking Tours for youths and adults.
Summer Art Camp for ages 8 to 11.
Art in Architecture Conference & Art Contest – June,
4) Art Studio Space
We encourage Artists to teach day and evening classes:
Michael Windberg teaches oil painting on Tuesday with afternoon and evening sessions.
5) Free Events
Free presentations, performances, food and beverages:
Free – First Day of Spring Chalk Art Celebration
Free – Juneteenth Celebration
Free – Pumpkin Contest and Halloween Party, Haunted Tunnel on Halloween
Free – Book Signings
Free – Christkindmarkt, 4 Saturdays of free live music and food 9 to 9
6) Public Artworks & Beautification Projects
Brings art outdoors!
Quotes from Board Members:
Mieko Mahi, Founder/Executive Director
“I would love to see workshops every night of the week at the Gallery and to create spaces for teaching, and include persons with special needs!” – Mieko Mahi